A University of Louisiana at Lafayette student admits to making up a story about being attacked by two men, one reportedly wearing a “Trump” hat, who yelled ethnic slurs at her and then stole her wallet and hijab head covering, according to Police.

The truth shall set you free.

The woman, identified only as an 18-year-old of Middle Eastern descent, had initially told police the attack happened about 11 a.m. Wednesday on Smith Street near campus — a story quickly picked up by the national news outlets, sparking a social media firestorm.